Govt wants to incorporate ADR in existing laws: Anisul
Legislations, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq has said that the federal government under the active leadership of Best Minister Sheikh Hasina is working to incorporate Choice Dispute Quality (ADR) provisions in existing laws and regulations to make commercial dispute quality process easier, studies BSS.
The minister was speaking as chief guest at the webinar: 'Celebrating the First Nine Years: Impact of BIAC on Institutional ADR in Bangladesh', organised by Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) marking its 9th founding anniversary on Saturday.
Because of the ongoing circumstances emerged from COVID-19, the government has enacted 'Use of IT by the Court Act 2020' to handle trials through digital means.
"Our judiciary has recently started conducting judge proceedings via video recording conferencing. Suggested exclusive ADR techniques can either be predicated on phone conferences or internet supported video recording conferences," regulations minister said.
"In view of the backlog of courtroom situations with over 3.6 million cases pending, ADR is now vital to take forward towards our goal of economic development amid the pandemic," he added.
The minister vowed to the stand by position BIAC in every its promotional activities.
Justice Md Rezaul Hasan (M R Hasan), Judge of the High Courtroom Division, Supreme Courtroom of Bangladesh as special guest explained provisions of ADR in the Arbitration Function 2001 where institutional role of BIAC has been indicated.
He gave ideas for amendment of the prevailing arbitration legislations so that enforcement of overseas arbitral award is simplified and quality of arbitrators is ensured.
Md Moinul Kabir, Secretary, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Rules described BIAC as an iconic organization to advertise arbitration and mediation.
CEO of BIAC Muhammad A (Rumee) Ali gave the pleasant speech.
Judges, solicitors, business leaders, federal government high officials, bankers, academicians and staff from diplomatic missions, international organisations and the multimedia participated at the Webinar.
